Australia . Prices updated August 2026

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Australia . price report

Electrician Rates cost in Australia

Electricians price by the hour plus a call-out fee, with fixed rates for standard jobs like power points and switchboard upgrades.

See also: Plumber Rates cost, Air Conditioning Installation cost, Hot Water System Replacement cost.

Price ranges by job#

Figures are GST-inclusive guides compiled from published Australian cost sources. Bars sit on a shared log-scale axis (declared on the chart), so per-unit rates and whole-job prices read together; colour marks the position, money-green at the value end to ochre at the premium end.

  • Hourly rate$80 to $150 per hour
  • Call-out fee$80 to $150
  • New power point installed$150 to $250
  • Switchboard upgrade$770 to $3,225
  • Emergency rate$150 to $300 per hour

What moves your quote#

  • 01Cable run length and wall material for new points
  • 02Multiple points in one visit are usually discounted
  • 03Switchboard scope: mains, safety switches, relocation
  • 04After-hours emergencies roughly double the rate

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Electrical providers in Australia

  • 1 ZAP Electrical

    1 ZAP Electrical is a locally owned and operated South East Queensland business led by Master Electrician Tim Phipps, with over a decade of residential, commercial and industrial experience. Listed from web research.

    Website

  • 101 Electrical Services Pty Ltd

    Electrical services, NSW.

    Website

  • 1st Call Electrical Services

    Local electricians serving Surrey Hills, Hawthorn East, Kew, Doncaster. Listed from a public directory.

    Website

  • 360 Degrees Sydney Electrical

    Electrical services, NSW.

    Website

  • 4Front Services

    Electrical services, TAS.

    Website

  • 4FrontElectrical

    4FrontElectrical is a trusted sole trader electrician servicing the Greater Canberra area including Belconnen and Tuggeranong. Listed from web research.

    Website

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Common questions#

Why do switchboard upgrade quotes vary so much?

Scope varies enormously: adding safety switches to a sound board is cheap, while replacing an asbestos panel, upgrading mains and relocating the board sits at the top of the range.

Can I install a power point myself in Australia?

No. DIY electrical work is illegal in every state and voids insurance. All fixed wiring must be done by a licensed electrician.

City editions#

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Sources#

  1. What's The Damage electrician cost guide
  2. Service.com.au electrician cost guide
  3. Sparky Roo power point cost guide

Checked against these sources on 8 July 2026.